Cat Patillo

Name:

Cat Patillo

Year:

Sophomore (2nd Year)

Hometown:

Major:

Iber/Lat Am Lang/Plan I Honors Program

Trip:

South Texas

Email:

cgpatillo@utexas.edu

Why I Serve Statement:

I serve because I believe it is everyone’s obligation to be kind and compassionate to their neighbor and to give back to their community in any and every way they can. We should always be working to create a kinder, safer, fairer, and more interesting world. To me, service can’t just be a three hour commitment or a weekend volunteer opportunity; it’s the way you act toward everyone around you on a day to day basis, and your willingness to speak up and work for change. When the going gets tough, it’s easy to sit down and wish for more, but service is the determination to step up and demand positive change in your community through action. To me, service is the greatest form of love and compassion you can show to your fellow human beings.